6/15/2012

Grilled Flank Steak with Chimichurri Sauce

Many of you may be firing up the grill this weekend to cook Dad a nice meal. I've got a recipe right here that will put a different spin on his beloved steak. You know--something a little different than the standard ol' T-Bone.

For those of you who are unfamiliar with Chimichurri, it is a sauce originally from Argentina. It can be green or red and there are countless variations of both. The green sauce is composed of oil, lemon or vinegar (or in this case both), garlic, and herbs (and this is where the variations come in to play). Parsley, cilantro, mint, and oregano are all suitable herbs when making a green chimichurri, but I prefer the combination of flavors from the parsley and cilantro. To add more flavor to the meat, I rub in a sweet and savory spice mixture that compliments the sauce well.

Combine all ingredients in a small bowl (Can be made 2 days ahead; store airtight at room temperature).

For Chimichurri Sauce

Combine first 8 ingredients in a blender; blend until almost smooth. Add 1/4 of parsley and 1/4 of cilantro; blend until incorporated. Add remaining herbs in three more additions, pureeing until almost smooth after each addition (Can be made 3 hours ahead).

Pat steak dry with paper towels; brush with oil. Sprinkle both sides of the steak with the spice rub using all of mixture (coating will be thick). Place steak on grill; sear 4-6 minutes on each side for medium rare. Transfer to platter; cover loosely with foil and let rest 15 minutes. Thinly slice steak against the grain and at a slight diagonal so that the slices are wide. Serve with Chimichurri sauce. Enjoy!